August 2, 2024 quiz

 Answers at the bottom of the page

1. The countries surrounding Israel are?

a. Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon

b. Egypt, Turkey, Iran

c. Iran, Iraq, Turkey

d. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq

Answer - Israel is surrounded by Lebanon and Syria to the north, the West Bank and Jordan to the east, Egypt, the Gaza Strip and the Red Sea to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west.

2. Which place in India is being proposed for the Moon and Mars research site

a. Bangalore

b. Sriharikota

c. Ladakh

d. Shimla

Answer - Scientists from IISc and BSIP proposed Ladakh as India's first Mars and Moon analogue research station due to its unique geographical features. The station aims to test space technology, conduct scientific studies, and train astronauts https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/ladakh-proposed-as-moon-mars-analogue-research-site/articleshow/112179195.cms 

3. What is 1st July celebrated as in India?

a. Joker's day

b. Doctor's day

c. Father's day

d. Children's day

Answer - India observes National Doctors' Day annually on July 1st to honor the legacy of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a distinguished physician, freedom fighter, and former Chief Minister of West Bengal. Dr. Roy, who was born on July 1, 1882, and coincidentally passed away on the same date in 1962, is celebrated for his significant contributions.

4. What special month-long celebration dedicated to a sweet treat is celebrated in July in the United States?

a. National Ice Cream Month

b. National Candy month

c. National Cookie month

d. National Donut month

Answer - Late President Ronald Reagan of the United States of America designated July as National Ice Cream Month, along with the third Sunday of the month, as National Ice Cream Day.

5. Which massive glacier is reported to be melting faster than previously believed?

a. Hubbard Glacier

b. Siachen Glacier

c. Batura Glacier

d. The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica

Answer - Thwaites Glacier, often dubbed the “Doomsday Glacier,” already accounts for 4 percent of the planet’s sea level rise and loses 50 billion tons of ice annually. When it collapses, it could raise oceans worldwide by 65 centimeters, or just over 2 feet https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/antarcticas-doomsday-glacier-is-melting-even-faster-than-scientists-thought/ 

6. Which Indian athlete won a bronze medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Paris Olympics 2024?

a. Swapnil Kusale

b. Virat Kohli

c. Rohit Sharma

d. Sunil Chhetri

Answer -  https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/swapnil-kusale-paris-olympics-shooting-bronze-story-pune-ticket-collector-9488618/ 

A ticket collector from Pune, Swapnil Kusale wins a Bronze in the 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Paris 2024 Olympics




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